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US Prepares to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln with USS George Washington in Middle East After Extended Deployment
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
The US is set to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln with the USS George Washington in the Middle East after the Lincoln's record 250-day deployment, amid concerns over crew welfare and ongoing regional tensions.
- 01USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 250 days, a record for US carriers.
- 02USS George Washington will replace the Lincoln as part of a scheduled rotation.
- 03Lincoln has not docked at any port for more than 200 consecutive days.
- 04Congress members raised concerns about crew welfare and living conditions aboard the Lincoln.
- 05The extended deployment was due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- 06The carrier rotation aims to maintain US naval presence and readiness in the region.
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